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Ministry of Emergency Management

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Ministry of Emergency Management
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The Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) is 24th-ranked executive department of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, responsible for the country's emergency management, work safety, and emergency rescue. It is the result of a merger from emergency management departments in various ministries due to a State Council reform in 2018.

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History

MEM was established in March 2018 as part of the deepening the reform of the Party and state institutions as a result of a merger from emergency management departments in various ministries. In addition, it took over the functions of the People's Armed Police's China Fire Services [zh] and Forestry Corps [zh], which is today China Fire and Rescue.[1] It established the China Search and Rescue team, which replaced the China International Search and Rescue Team in 2018.[2]:245 China Search and Rescue is staffed by civilian Ministry personnel.[2]:245

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Functions

The Ministry organizes preparations for overall national emergency plans, guides the work of regions and departments in responding to emergencies, promotes the development of emergency plan systems and exercises, and builds disaster prevention and relief systems.[3]:40

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